Is it worth fixing an old tap or should I replace it?

Depends on the tap. A quality pillar tap with worn washers is worth repairing. A cheap mixer with a failed cartridge is sometimes cheaper to replace. I'll give you an honest assessment when I see it.

My tap only drips overnight — why?

Mains pressure often increases overnight when demand drops. Higher pressure forces water past a worn washer that holds at normal daytime pressure. The fix is the same — washer, cartridge or O-ring replacement.

My toilet keeps running after flushing — is that a problem?

Yes — a faulty fill valve or flapper seal can waste 200–400 litres a day silently. It's a relatively inexpensive repair that saves money on every water bill going forward.

Can you fix taps in a rental property?

Yes — I work on owner-occupied and rental properties. Let me know the situation and I'll work with you on the most practical approach.

Leaking Tap Repairs | Primary Plumbing Solutions

A dripping tap is easy to ignore — until you get the water bill. A tap that drips just once per second wastes around 30 litres a day, which adds up to over 10,000 litres a year going straight down the drain. If it's hot water leaking, your energy bill takes a hit too. The good news is that most leaking taps are a same-day fix — I carry the most common parts on the van and can usually sort it in a single visit.

What I Fix

I repair and replace all types of tap fittings found in homes and businesses across the Sutherland Shire, including:

Tap washers and O-rings on traditional pillar taps
Ceramic disc cartridges in mixer taps and single-lever fittings
Dripping kitchen, bathroom and laundry mixer taps
Outdoor garden taps and hose bib fittings
Leaking tap spindles and headgear assemblies
Jumper valves and seat regrinding where needed
Running toilets — worn cistern valves and flapper seals
Leaking toilet base seals

Whether it's a slow drip from an old-style washer tap or a mixer that won't shut off completely, I'll diagnose the cause and give you a straight upfront price before I start.

Why a Leaking Tap Is Worth Fixing Promptly

Beyond the water waste, a leaking tap causes staining on sinks and basins, and moisture sitting around a tap base can eventually cause problems with cabinetry, tile grout and silicone seals. What starts as a drip can become a much more expensive repair if the water works its way into the cabinetry over months or years.

A running toilet is particularly easy to miss because the water goes straight down the drain without making much noise. But a faulty cistern valve can waste 200–400 litres a day — more than a full bathtub, every day. If your toilet occasionally makes a faint hissing or running sound after flushing, the fill valve is likely worn and worth replacing.

Same-Day Tap Repairs Across the Sutherland Shire

For most tap repairs, I can get to you the same day you call — where possible. I carry washers, cartridges, O-rings and common ceramic disc assemblies for the most frequently installed tap brands in the Shire. For less common or imported fittings, I may need to source parts first, but I'll always be upfront about that before you commit to anything.

Everything I do is backed by my lifetime labour warranty. A tap repair I do won't be dripping again next week.

Leaking Tap FAQs

Depends on the tap. A quality pillar tap with worn washers is absolutely worth repairing — replacing the washer and seat is inexpensive and the tap will last years more. A cheap mixer tap with a failed cartridge is sometimes cheaper to replace entirely. I'll give you an honest assessment of which makes more sense when I see it.

Water pressure in the mains supply often increases overnight when demand drops. Higher pressure forces water past a worn washer or seal that holds at normal daytime pressure. The fix is the same — washer, cartridge or O-ring replacement — but the timing of the drip explains why it comes and goes.

It's a significant water waste issue — a faulty fill valve or flapper seal can let 200–400 litres a day flow silently down the drain. It's a relatively inexpensive repair that will save you money on every water bill going forward. Worth getting it sorted promptly.

Yes — I work on both owner-occupied and rental properties. As a tenant, you can book a repair and ask to have the invoice sent to the property manager — just let me know the situation when you call and I'll work with you on the most practical approach.

No — quotes are always free and upfront. You'll know the cost before I start.

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